Development Officer

The **BCIT** Foundation**is seeking** a regular, full-time (1.0**FTE**) Development Officer.**This position builds and manages a major gifts portfolio and contributes to increasing philanthropic support in alignment with BCIT’s strategic priorities and BCIT Foundation’s revenue targets; cultivates relationships with individuals, alumni and industry partners to secure major gifts through identifying, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects and donors; works closely with deans, faculty members, senior administrators, and the advancement team to identify fundraising projects for development and successful execution of strategic major gifts fundraising plans that build new and existing donor relationships that result in major gifts.

This role manages a portfolio of 75-125 active donors capable of making gifts of $5,000 or more, supporting awards, programs, and other approved fundraising priorities. Working with the Associate Director of Development, the role will also focus on developing the Alumni Giving program and expanding the Annual Giving program in collaboration with the Coordinator, Annual Giving.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**KEY**ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Develops short
- and long-term strategies to maximize major giving opportunities in conjunction with the Executive Director. Participates in the Foundation’s annual strategic planning process.
- Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding gifts for the assigned donor portfolio. Ensures goals for meaningful donor interactions (activity) and fundraising targets (financials) are met or exceeded in support of annual fundraising and project goals.
- CollaborateS with team members on donor management to facilitate effective transition from annual to major giving as a way to increase overall fundraising results. Oversees ongoing prospect management through a moves management cycle.
- Develops donor and volunteer-facing collateral such as proposals, donor communications and reports. Prepares fundraising, portfolio and board reports as required and provides regular progress reports to the Executive Director.
- Establishes positive and constructive relationships with volunteers, senior administrators, faculty and staff, external agencies and Ministry representatives. Participates in various events, such as student, industry and donor recognition events to develop stronger connections.
- Develops and maintains a good working knowledge of the Institute’s activities, priorities, and needs in both teaching and research.
- Oversees the accuracy and maintenance of multi-year individual giving agreements and ensures fulfillment of stewardship. Creates and implements individual personal and tailored fundraising and stewardship plans to recognize and steward donors as gifts are received.
- Oversees the management and maintenance of individual donor and prospect accounts using the Raiser’s Edge database. Ensures gifts and pledges are accurately documented, processed and receipts are issued and actions are executed.
- Keeps abreast of the latest trends and techniques of charitable giving and the tax aspects of charitable gifts and incorporates into fundraising strategies.
- Provides direction, coaching and development of staff as assigned to specific projects, to promote individual and team competence, productivity, and donor-focused solutions.

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS** &

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Diploma in marketing, fundraising, communications or business.
- Minimum 3 years’ fundraising or business development experience, preferably within a post-secondary environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Advanced relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and leverage internal/external stakeholders.
- Advanced communication skills, with ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports to support development objectives.
- Excellent organizational abilities, including priority setting, time management and project management skills.
- Advanced analytical skills and ability to exercise good judgment, to demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to development activities, and to use discretion in interactions.
- Solid knowledge of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency regulations and general financial literacy.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends, when required.
- Must have valid BC Driver’s License and access to efficient and reliable transportation

**Additional Information**

**Benefits - Why you’d love working with us**
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible
- Defined benefit **pension** plan with employer contri